{"id":1,"date":"2014-08-20T20:20:46","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T20:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/learning-technologies\/?p=1"},"modified":"2023-12-09T00:21:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T00:21:47","slug":"event-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-sarahcoyne\/event-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Preview and Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Sarah Coyne <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Athens Porchfest will feature more than 200 performers across porches in seven historic neighborhoods this Sunday, Oct. 15 from noon to 8 p.m. (Photo\/ Sarah Coyne)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Historic Athens Porchfest<\/a> is set to return for its fifth year, hosting more than 200 local performers across seven historic neighborhoods on Sunday, Oct. 15 from noon to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual festival presented by Cafe Racer will provide free admission thanks to hosts, performers and sponsors. The event features more than 200 performers on porches in seven historic neighborhoods including Buena Vista Heights, Boulevard, Newtown, Pulaski Heights, Cobbham, Normaltown and Reese-Hancock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Flagpole\u2019s lineup<\/a>, the event will kick-off at Nu\u00e7i’s Space\u2019s Camp Amped<\/a> at 738 Cobb St. It closes at 7 p.m. with a performance by Athens-Clarke County\u2019s Mayor Kelly Girtz with Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and the Wintervillains at 650 Pulaski St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine oversees the financial administration and programmatic elements of the nonprofit organization. Valentine is responsible for announcing calendars, registration and sign-ups for the event. Which he describes as a \u201cconductor\u201d of an orchestra, to direct the event and make sure it comes to fruition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have been very lucky with the city staff we interact with, they really embrace the event and they help make it possible,\u201d Valentine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentine said that the event staff works with the local government to ensure that the permit process is followed correctly, and that they coordinate with the Athens-Clarke County office to help hire crossing guards to guarantee safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Mayor sponsors a porch, as well as presenting the mayor\u2019s show. A \u201clong-running tradition\u201d that is now in its fifth year, will be hosted by Mayor Girtz, featuring Winterville\u2019s Mayor Dodd Ferrelle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over 50 years, Historic Athens<\/a> has worked as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to help celebrate preservation and heritage in Athens. Historic Athens Porchfest was created by Historic Athens in 2019 to celebrate local music, history and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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